Middle East

Yemeni Army Commander Killed In Battle Against Houthi Rebels Near Saudi Border

SANAA, Yemen, Feb 8 (NNN-SABA) – A Yemeni army commander was killed on Thursday, in a battle against Houthi rebels,…

Iraq’s Paramilitary Hashd Shaabi Bombards Daesh Hideouts In Eastern Syria

BAGHDAD, Iraq, Feb 8 (NNN-NINA) – Iraq’s paramilitary, Hashd Shaabi, shelled Daesh hideouts in eastern Syria, on Thursday, according to…

US blocks UN move to defend Hebron mission

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States on Wednesday blocked a proposed UN Security Council statement expressing regret…

Israel, Japan to open first direct flights in September

JERUSALEM, Feb 7 (NNN-Xinhua) — The first direct flights between Israel and Japan are scheduled to operate from September, Israel’s…

Iraq president says keen to establish effective ties with Italy, EU

BAGHDAD, Feb 7 (NNN-Xinhua) — Iraq’s President Barham Salih said that Iraq is keen to establish effective relations with Italy…

Turkey condemns French declaration of Armenian genocide commemoration day

ANKARA, Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Turkey said it strongly condemned French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to declare April 24 as…

Qatar says committed to labour reform after Amnesty criticism

DOHA, Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Qatar said it is committed to labour reform following an Amnesty International report that the…

At least two killed after building collapses in Turkey’s Istanbul: Official

ISTANBUL, Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least two people were killed and six wounded after an eight-storey residential building collapsed in…

Israel: PM Netanyahu election rival moots West Bank settlement removals

JERUSALEM, Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s toughest election rival voiced openness to a future removal of…

Yemen: Key pro-govt forces fighting rebels

ADEN, Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Forces loyal to the internationally-recognised Yemen government — backed by the Saudi-led coalition — are…